Housing

Newly Desireable: Dormfront Property

More well-off parents are moving to be near their children's boarding schools.

February 8, 2005 - The New York Times

Housing Costs and Nimbyism

A survey of Long Islanders reveals shared concerns about the effects of rising housing costs but less agreement about how to approach solutions.

February 7, 2005 - The New York Times

Tysons Corner Mall Makes Plans For Urban Village

With the proposed extension of the DC Metrorail, the largest mall in the Washington area has drawn plans to transform the shopping area into "something like a small city."

February 6, 2005 - The Washington Post

Design Competition Promotes 'Granny Flats'

San Diego and other California cities hope to counter public opposition to "accessory dwelling units".

February 4, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

A Growth Reality Check

Can elected officials be taught to think regionally about growth?

February 4, 2005 - The Washington Post

Detroit's Fiscal Crisis

A decline in population drives Motor City into a financial crises.

February 3, 2005 - The New York Times

Super-Size My House

Zoning loopholes in New York allow construction of massive new homes or additions to existing ones.

February 3, 2005 - The New York Times

Global Outlook For Real Estate In 2005

Several prominent commercial real estate firms publish their combined outlook for commercial property in 2005.

February 2, 2005 - Research Worldwide

A Drab Downtown's Comeback

Years of wishful talk and hopeful planning among city leaders are finally yielding physical change in this Broward County city.

February 2, 2005 - The Miami Herald

Sprawl's Impact on Dependable Agricultural Land

Report on the impact of sprawl on a shrinking supply of high quality, dependable agricultural land in Canada.

February 1, 2005 - The Globe and Mail

The Need For Gay-Friendly Senior Housing

Gay elder communities have quietly begun to spring up internationally and around the country.

January 31, 2005 - Scripps Howard News Service

Hurricane Season Affects South Florida Labor Force

Groundbreakings in Miami-Dade County could be delayed by a shortage of construction workers, many of whom migrated north to repair homes damaged by last year's flurry of hurricanes.

January 31, 2005 - Miami Today

The Most Expensive Hotel In Las Vegas

Developer Steve Wynn has returned with his $2.7-billion 'Wynn Las Vegas' hotel that may again elevate the standard for luxury in Sin City.

January 31, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Planning Post-industrial Vancouver

City of Vancouver releases costing of plan for industrial lands adjacent to downtown.

January 28, 2005 - The Vancouver Sun

Location, Location, Access?

New York real estate market expected to remain hot despite recent subway disruption.

January 28, 2005 - The New York Times

Immigrants & The City

As European whites evacuate for the suburbs, immigrants fill their urban spaces.

January 28, 2005 - Newsday

Debate Over Proposed Greenbelt For Toronto

Progressive Conservative leader accuses Liberals of rushing through a poorly designed greenbelt policy without adequate consultations.

January 27, 2005 - The Globe and Mail

Largest Shopping Center Sell-Off In History?

In what could be the largest single shopping center portfolio offer in history, CalPERS is selling 92 properties with a value of $2.8 billion.

January 27, 2005 - National Real Estate Investor

Downtown Living Takes Off In College Town

Tennessee town and its university see more students and year-round residents moving to the urban center.

January 26, 2005 - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

A Penny Goes A Long Way

Panel proposes a dedicated funding stream from real estate tax for affordable housing.

January 26, 2005 - The Washington Post

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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